PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP • SEPTEMBER 2-7 2018 • LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE

Investment $5,900 per person

RESERVE HERE

$5,900 total • balance due NOW

WORKSHOP

Itinerary
& Photography Course

explore the tallest sand dunes in north america

ITINERARY

 The places you'll explore and experience on your visit are weather dependent.  It will be early autumn in Colorado with generally mild temperatures. This means Indian summer days and chilly nights. Be prepared for the occasional rainfall or even storm.  It's impossible to give a one hundred percent accurate itinerary, but the tentative itinerary is as follows:

- Horseback riding among herds of two thousand bison

- Hiking and exploring the tallest sand dunes in North America

- Astrophotography of the milky-way and starry sky

- Activities will be curated based on the participants' preference 

The itinerary is flexible, and will be built around the weather.  We have an extensive list of activities we will be participating in and shooting everyday.  This workshop is a great opportunity to shoot alongside me while we both strive to create the best images we can.  We will conceptualize assignments and plan how to best execute them.  Each day will have options for different activities.  It is important that those who apply have a decent understanding of their camera and feel safe participating in any of these activities.

PHOTOGRAPHIC COURSE

This workshop will include daily instruction and is structured around these course modules.  There will be group sessions as well as one-on-one review and instruction.  We will be covering some of these topics in detail.  The students will be required to work on mock assignments given by me.  Daily critiques will be given as well. Topics include:

- Shooting for a magazine, client or brand

- Social Media tips and best practices

- Photographic techniques and best practices

- Working with light / photo theory

- Editing in Lightroom

- Building your digital library

- Working with editors

- Building your personal brand

- How to optimize your camera

GEAR TO BRING

Recommend but not required gear to bring in order to get the most out of the workshop:

- DSLR/Mirrorless Camera body with at least one lens

- Laptop computer for note taking or pen and notebook

- Hard drive or USB Thumb drive with a selection of your favorite images

Horseback riding among herds of two thousand wild bison

two thousand wild bison roam over a hundred thousand acre ranch

stay in the 17 bedroom historic lodge

enjoy gourmet food included for the entire workshop

modern amenities and hospitality services included

PARTICIPANTS

What's Included

all meals - gourmet food

You will be served three square meals a day, prepared by gourmet chefs at the ranch.  Some meals will be cooked to perfection in the kitchen, whilst others over an open flame.  Authentic meals consist of Colorado favorites. These meals can be enjoyed in the open mess hall or anywhere outdoors on the property.

ACTIVITIES & MEAL SCHEDULE

Zapata Ranch Activities

Zapata Ranch is home to plenty of outdoor activities. These include, but are not limited to: astrophotography, horseback riding, wildlife observation (ie. Elk, Pronghorn, Coyotes, Prairie dogs, Badgers and a wealth of bird species), exploring Great Sand Dunes National Park, hiking on the 103,000 acres ranch, observing the two thousand wild bison that roam the property, and UFO watching (not even kidding... or am I?).

Amenities

Transportation to and from Zapata Ranch is NOT included.  Once on the property, transportation will be provided on/around the 103,000 acres as well as to and from neighboring National Parks. WiFi is available in the main lodge living room and in the education center. 

Check In Time:  Sept. 2nd -  Between 2:00PM - 5:00PM

Check Out Time:  Sept. 7th - Before 10:00AM

Cold breakfast and coffee provided at: 7:00AM

Hot breakfast: 8:00AM

Sack lunches to go

Appetizers*: 6:00PM

Dinner: 6:30PM

 *A glass of wine and appetizers are offered however additional beverages are byob.

LOCATION & TRAVEL DETAILS

LOCATION

Address:

Zapata Ranch

5305 State Highway 150

Mosca, Colorado 81146

Elevation:

7950 ft

Average Temperatures:

73ºF High - 37ºF Low

Nearest Airports:

Alamosa, CO - 30 Minutes

Colorado Springs, CO - 2.5 Hours

Denver, CO - 4 Hours

DIRECTIONS

From I-25

Exit at Walsenburg and take Hwy 160 west toward La Veta/Alamosa. Go past La Veta, over La Veta pass, through Ft Garland and continue through the small town of Blanca. Turn north onto Hwy 150 (this is located approximately 6 miles west of Blanca) there will be a number of signs telling you to take this same highway to Great Sand Dunes National Park. You will travel north on Hwy 150 for 12.2 miles to the Inn driveway. There is a Nature Conservancy Medano-Zapata Ranch sign on your left side - this is where you will turn in. On the driveway, follow the signs to the Inn and you will come to the main lodge and office.

From Highway 285 Through Northern Colorado

You will enter the San Luis Valley after you go through Poncha Springs, continuing over Poncha Pass, traveling south. After going through Villa Grove, take Hwy 17 to your left. Continue following Hwy 17 through Moffat and Hooper approximately 27 miles; turn east onto Lane 6 (this is located 1 mile north of Mosca or 6 miles south of Hooper) again there will be a number of signs telling you to take Lane 6 to Great Sand Dunes National Park. You will travel on Lane 6 for approximately 18 miles. You will come to a stop sign and “T” in the road, which is where Lane 6 meets Hwy150. Turn south or right onto Hwy 150 and travel for approximately 1 mile to the Inn driveway - there is a line of mailboxes and a Nature Conservancy Medano-Zapata Ranch sign on your right hand side. This is where you will turn in. Do not turn left at the brown Zapata sign into the Zapata development (you will see it before getting to the ranch entrance). On the driveway, follow the signs to the Inn and you will come to the main lodge and office.

From Highway 160 Through Western Colorado

You will enter the San Luis Valley after going over Wolf Creek Pass. Continue following Hwy 160 through South Fork and on through Alamosa. Approximately 15 miles from Alamosa you will take Hwy 150 north or left – there will be a number of signs telling you to take this same highway to Great Sand Dunes National Park. You will travel north on Hwy 150 for 12.2 miles to the Inn driveway. There is a Nature Conservancy Medano-Zapata Ranch sign on your left side - this is where you will turn in. On the driveway, follow the signs to the Inn and you will come to the main lodge and office.